: Avoid slurs like "shemale." Use "transgender woman" or the person's preferred name and pronouns [1, 17].
Scholarly research consistently shows that gender transition and related medical treatments—such as hormone therapy and surgeries—are effective for improving well-being [2, 21].
: Studies link transition to improved quality of life, higher self-esteem, and reductions in anxiety, depression, and suicidality [2, 4, 7].